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Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

Wortham Center in collaboration with Hola Community Arts presents

Día de los Muertos Art Installation: Catrinas by Margarita Figueroa

Special Events on October 31, 2020

Monday – Friday: 10am to 4pm
Saturday – Sunday: 10pm to 6pm

$5 per guest suggested donation, private large-group reservations available

In celebration of Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead, Hola Community Arts presents the work of renowned Mexican artist Margarita Figueroa at the Wortham Center for Performing Arts October 21 – November 2.  

Margarita Figueroa sculpts whimsical, life-size Catrinas in the Alambroide technique, which consists of wire-structured figures covered with papier-mâché and painted with acrylic colors.

Catrina, an elegant, skeletal woman made famous by printmaker José Guadalupe Posada in the early 1900s, is one of the most recognizable figures in the Day of the Dead holiday and still permeates and influences Mexican Folk Art today.

The Día de los Muertos holiday has expanded beyond its roots in Mexico to provide comfort and community to those who have lost loved ones in cultures around the world.

“Día de los Muertos is distinctly different from Halloween in origin, celebration and culture. Día de los Muertos is truly a joyous celebration of life and the beauty of remembering those who have come before us,” says Adriana Chavela, executive director of Hola Community Arts. “During this celebration, the dead sort of become a part of the living world, as families tell stories and reflect on memories of them.”

The Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead holiday is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd throughout Latin America, but is more closely associated with Mexico, where it originated.

About Hola Community Arts 

Hola Community Arts is building bridges between cultures, embracing diversity and creating more economically vibrant communities. We recognize the power of the arts to challenge and shift perceptions, spark creativity and connect people across cultures. HOLA Community Arts is a registered nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3). Donations are welcome. Learn more at www.holacommunityarts.org.

Additional installation support provided by Pisgah Audio Video Lighting.

Safety procedures will be strictly enforced, including: 

  • All guests will enter through a wellness checkpoint with temperature checks, receive hand sanitizer and a mask if they did not bring one.
  • Wearing of face masks covering the nose and mouth is required at any Wortham Center event. 
  • Lobby traffic is one-way and designated by directional arrows. Timed entry will be used to ensure safe distance between groups.
  • Wortham staff and volunteers will monitor compliance of facial coverings, safe spacing and movement throughout the event. 
  • Contactless ticketing and payment will be emphasized. No cash will be accepted.
  • Learn more about COVID-19 safety policies

Date(s):

October 21, 2020 — November 2, 2020

Venue:

Cost:

$5 per guest suggested donation  Ticket fee details

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